---
title: "Cellular Pathology Referrals - North Bristol NHS Trust"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05671c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-08-07"
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# Cellular Pathology Referrals - North Bristol NHS Trust

Buyer: GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05671c

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## Summary

The procurement process focuses on the provision of cellular pathology referrals for North Bristol NHS Trust, initiated by the Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust as the buying organisation. The process falls under the category of services provided by medical laboratories, as per the CPV classification 85145000. The procurement was conducted using a limited method without prior publication under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) regulations, bypassing the usual competitive process. Key dates include the contract award on 7th August 2025, with services rendered from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028, for a total contract value of £6,000. The procurement primarily serves the UK region.

This contract offers potential business growth opportunities for large-scale medical laboratories, particularly those accredited by UKAS and providing cellular pathology services with efficient turnaround times. The tender specifically appeals to organisations able to meet established clinical and multidisciplinary team requirements, as well as those participating in external quality assessments (EQA). The direct award process signifies opportunities for businesses that have proven experience and capability to offer high-standard services without undergoing a competitive bidding process, thus aligning with regional referral pathways and compliance with national guidelines.

## Notice

Cellular Pathology Test.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Description of Services; The contract is for the provision of cellular pathology tests. Contract Award Statement: The intention is to award the contract to North Bristol NHS Trust following the direct award process C under the Provider Selection Regime. Contract Value: The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS6000. Contract Period: The services are intended to be provided from 2025 to 2028.

### Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 6th August 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046856-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £6,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE9 6SX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | High Fell |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORTH BRISTOL NHS TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2025 at 11:06 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046856-2025
- 28 Jul 2025 at 13:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043481-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gatesheadhealth.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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